Server Dell PowerEdge R760xs - Intel Xeon Silver 4510 2.4-4.1Ghz 12 Cores

Server configurator Dell PowerEdge R760xs 12LFF+2SFF Intel Xeon Silver 4510 2.4Ghz 12 Cores

Dell PowerEdge R760xs with Intel Xeon Silver 4510 - Application Guide

Server Configuration Overview

Dell PowerEdge R760xs Specifications:

• Processor : Intel Xeon Silver 4510 (12 cores, 24 threads, 2.4GHz base / 4.1GHz boost)
• Storage Layout : 12× 3.5" LFF + 2× 2.5" SFF drive bays
• Memory Support : Up to 1TB DDR5-4400 ECC
• Form Factor : 2U rack-mountable server
• Target Market : Value-optimized, storage-intensive workloads

Intel Xeon Silver 4510 Performance Profile

The Xeon Silver 4510 is positioned as an entry-level server processor with:

• Performance Tier : Mid-range server CPU suitable for moderate workloads
• Power Efficiency : 150W TDP with good performance-per-watt ratio
• Memory Support : DDR5-4400 with ECC for data integrity
• I/O Capabilities : PCIe Gen5 support for modern storage and networking

Primary Applications and Use Cases

1. Software-Defined Storage (SDS) Platforms

Ideal Applications:

• VMware vSAN : Excellent storage capacity with 12 large drives for capacity tier
• Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct : Cost-effective hyper-converged infrastructure
• Nutanix Community Edition : Entry-level hyper-converged deployment
• Ceph Storage Cluster : Object and block storage for cloud environments

Why This Configuration Works:

• 12× LFF drives provide massive raw storage capacity (up to 240TB with 20TB drives)
• 2× SFF drives perfect for metadata, caching, or boot drives
• Xeon Silver 4510 provides sufficient compute for storage controller functions
• Cost-effective platform for scale-out storage architectures

2. File and Print Services

Applications:

• Windows Server File Services : Departmental file shares and home directories
• Samba/NFS File Servers : Linux-based file serving for mixed environments
• Network Attached Storage (NAS) : FreeNAS, OpenMediaVault, or commercial NAS OS
• Print Server Solutions : Centralized print management and spooling

Configuration Benefits:

• Large capacity drives for user data and departmental shares
• Redundant storage configuration with RAID capabilities
• ECC memory ensures data integrity for file operations
• Sufficient computing power for concurrent user access

3. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

VDI Platforms:

• Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops : Supporting 50-100 concurrent users
• VMware Horizon : Entry-level VDI deployment
• Microsoft RDS/WVD : Windows Virtual Desktop environments
• Nutanix Frame : Cloud-based VDI solutions

Storage Strategy:

• 12× LFF drives for virtual desktop storage pools
• 2× SFF NVMe drives for boot storms and temp data
• Balanced compute and storage for moderate VDI workloads

4. Database Workloads (Small to Medium)

Database Applications:

• MySQL/MariaDB : Web applications and content management
• PostgreSQL : Enterprise applications with moderate transaction volumes
• Microsoft SQL Server Standard : Departmental databases
• Oracle Standard Edition : Small to medium enterprise databases

Performance Considerations:

• 12-core processor adequate for OLTP workloads with moderate concurrency
• Large storage capacity for data warehousing applications
• ECC memory critical for database integrity
• Storage layout supports database and log file separation

5. Backup and Archive Solutions

Backup Applications:

• Veeam Backup & Replication : Primary backup target
• Commvault : Enterprise backup and recovery
• Bacula/Bareos : Open-source backup solutions
• Dell EMC Data Protection : Integrated backup solutions

Storage Optimization:

• 12× LFF drives provide massive backup capacity
• Sequential write performance optimized for backup operations
• Cost-effective per-TB storage for long-term retention
• Deduplication and compression capabilities supported

6. Media and Content Storage

Media Applications:

• Video Surveillance Storage : Security camera footage retention
• Digital Asset Management : Creative content repositories
• Media Streaming : Content delivery for streaming services
• Broadcast Media : Video production and post-production storage

Benefits:

• High-capacity storage for large media files
• Sequential performance adequate for streaming workloads
• Cost-effective storage for archive and nearline data

7. Development and Testing Environments

Development Workloads:

• CI/CD Pipeline Storage : Build artifacts and source code repositories
• Test Environment Provisioning : Virtual machine templates and snapshots
• Container Registry : Docker and Kubernetes image storage
• Development File Shares : Team collaboration and code repositories

Performance Expectations

Compute Performance

• VM Density : 15-25 moderate virtual machines
• Database Connections : 100-500 concurrent connections (depending on workload)
• File Sharing : 200-400 concurrent SMB/NFS connections
• VDI Users : 50-100 concurrent desktop sessions

Storage Performance

• Sequential Read : 1.5-2.0 GB/s (depending on drive configuration)
• Sequential Write : 1.2-1.8 GB/s (RAID configuration dependent)
• Random IOPS : 5,000-15,000 IOPS (varies by drive type and RAID level)
• Storage Capacity : Up to 240TB raw with 20TB drives

Memory Configuration Recommendations

• Minimum : 64GB DDR5 for basic workloads
• Recommended : 128-256GB for VDI or database applications
• Maximum : 1TB for storage-intensive applications with large caches

RAID Configuration Recommendations

For Software-Defined Storage

• RAID 10 : For performance-critical SDS deployments
• RAID 6 : For capacity-optimized storage with dual parity
• JBOD : For software-controlled storage solutions

For Traditional Applications

• RAID 5 : Balance of performance and capacity for general workloads
• RAID 6 : Enhanced protection for critical data
• RAID 10 : Maximum performance for database applications

Cost Optimization Benefits

This configuration offers excellent value for organizations requiring:

• High Storage Capacity : Maximum TB per dollar invested
• Moderate Compute : Sufficient processing for most business applications
• Scalability : Easy expansion through additional nodes
• Energy Efficiency : Lower power consumption than high-performance alternatives

Deployment Scenarios

Small Business (10-50 employees)

• All-in-one server for file sharing, applications, and virtualization
• Central backup target for workstation data
• Simple email server or collaboration platform

Medium Enterprise (50-500 employees)

• Departmental server for specific workloads
• Branch office server consolidation
• Development and testing environment
• Secondary storage tier for production workloads

Service Providers

• Multi-tenant storage platform
• Backup-as-a-Service infrastructure
• VDI hosting for small businesses
• Content delivery and media hosting

Conclusion

The Dell PowerEdge R760xs with Intel Xeon Silver 4510 and 12LFF+2SFF configuration is optimized for storage-intensive workloads that require moderate compute performance and maximum storage capacity per dollar. It's particularly well-suited for software-defined storage, file services, backup solutions, and moderate virtualization workloads where cost efficiency and large storage capacity are prioritized over raw computational performance.